Trail Running calendar near Superior 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail running event in Apache Junction held on President's Day Weekend, featuring races from a 2 mile fun run to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains and desert trails.

Run or walk a scenic 5K loop on the Papago Park Fitness Trail in Phoenix. This event supports Make-A-Wish Arizona. Participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and a chance to win raffle prizes.

Trail races at Old Tucson Studios on February 22, 2026 feature 8 mile, 4 mile, a 1 mile family run and a kids mile on dirt trails, washes and Old Tucson streets with shirts, awards and a limited souvenir medal.

Trail races in Superior, Arizona offering 50K, 31K, 17K and 12K courses through Arnett Canyon, the Arizona Trail and around Picketpost Mountain. Aid stations are spaced every few miles; the event is cupless with onsite medical support and c..

Trail run near Fountain Hills, Arizona offering 20K and 10K mostly on trails with gently rolling hills, volunteers and post race food. It is the final race in the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

Join the SuperHeroes Run at Phoenix's Papago Park, featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a family-friendly 1-mile fun run. All participants receive a finisher's medal, shirt, and swag. The event welcomes all paces and has a stress-free, o..

A community 5K in Phoenix on March 14, 2026 with a family race and a virtual option that supports people experiencing homelessness, funding housing, food assistance, crisis intervention and other social services.

The Skull Krusher 50k is a demanding trail race in Arizona's Cave Creek area, ascending to Skull Mesa. Runners must be prepared for a self-supported journey with significant elevation gain on a rocky course. It's a test of endurance against..

Fixed-time trail runs in Glendale, AZ on March 21, 2026 offering 3-hour and 6-hour options on a well groomed 2 km loop of single and double track. A central aid station provides water, snacks and basic first aid; no cups provided.

Celebrate 50 years of Southern Arizona Roadrunners with this free, retro-themed cross-country event. Run the 5K on scenic trails at Lincoln Regional Park, with a 1-mile race for kids. Dress in 70s gear for a fun, no-frills community run.

The AZ Walk of Courage returns for its 7th year at Rio Vista Park. This run/walk event supports burn survivors through Changed by Fire and offers 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile courses.

A point to point 50 kilometers from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, climbing from desert to pine and gaining about 6,800 feet. The course features five aid stations, a cupless policy, no on course crews or pacers, and shuttle service when avai..

Two trail races at Catalina State Park in Tucson on April 4, 2026 feature a 13.1 mile half marathon with the Bridal Trail and a 5.3 mile loop. Chip timing, age group awards, finisher shirts, and post race breakfast are provided.

Onyx is a points-based trail adventure at McDowell Mountain Park. Choose from five trails, carry flags or sandbags, and race against the clock in a 4-hour or 8-hour format. Strategy is key in this unique event that includes aid stations and..

An evening race in Sabino Canyon near Tucson offering a 7.4 mile course with pacing cutoffs and a 2 mile fun run and walk. The event features age group awards, race shirts, a finisher medal for the 7.4 mile, and finish line food.

A two day trail and MTB event at Tortolita Preserve in Marana on April 11 and April 12, 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 7.7 mile trail loop, and 10 and 20 mile bike races with aid stations and finisher medals.

The Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona, offers 100K, 50K, and two-day Summit Challenge distances. Runners will ascend Mount Lemmon on a course blending Sonoran Desert trails with alpine pine forests. Aid stations are fully stocked with nu..

Trail ultramarathons in Christopher Creek Arizona on April 18, 2026 featuring 50 mile and 50K options. Courses run mostly on Highline Trail singletrack with substantial climbing, stream crossings, and views from the Mogollon Rim.

Night trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park on April 25, 2026 with multiple loop distances from 6K to 54K, a stocked remote aid station, live timing, crew access, and pacer rules for the ultra distance.

Trail races in Pine, Arizona on May 2, 2026 offer 5K, 10 mile and 50K courses along the Mogollon Rim at about 6000 ft. The nonprofit event has limited fields, shuttle service, and nearby camping.